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    Thanks for the info Jimmy. I think you must...

    Thanks for the info Jimmy.
    I think you must mean the dies you mentioned are for reloading the 577/450. The neck dia. on the 577 is .602. I can't see how a 460 or 480 die would work considering the...
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    WTT for 7.5 French brass

    Looking for 7.5x54 French boxer unprimed cases.
    Only looking to trade for 20 to 100 7.5 boxer primed brass cases.

    I have many different calibers to trade.
    Other than the brass that's listed...
  3. Thread: .308brass?

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    I also have had bad luck with machine gun fired...

    I also have had bad luck with machine gun fired 7.62 LC brass. A small base die solved the problem for me.
    HTH
  4. The new Lyman case trimmer looks good but $165...

    The new Lyman case trimmer looks good but $165 seems expensive to me.
  5. I can't decide between two things I have that I...

    I can't decide between two things I have that I can't live without. My Lyman Power Case Trimmer and or my Redding powder measure.
    I used a Forster case trimmer for many years. I used it so much...
  6. Thread: '06

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    Thanks again SaftyJoe, I very much appreciate...

    Thanks again SaftyJoe, I very much appreciate your taking the time.
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    Wow SafetyJoe, Thanks loads for the screen shot...

    Wow SafetyJoe, Thanks loads for the screen shot and taking the time to do it!
    That tells me all I needed to know for IMR4064.
    Do you think I could impose on you to post a screen shot using IMR4895...
  8. Thread: '06

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    Thanks for the replies guys. I do have access to...

    Thanks for the replies guys.
    I do have access to the Hornady manual. What I was wondering is what people are settling on for a load. My thoughts are, I'd like to start my load workup with a load...
  9. Thread: '06

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    '06

    I tumbled 100 30-06 LC '69 once fired cases. I'm getting ready to load for my new to me 1955 all matching M1 Garand. I was wondering if anyone has a load that emulates M2 ball using these military...
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    I've been reloading for my AR rifle (20" barrel...

    I've been reloading for my AR rifle (20" barrel 1in8 twist) in 6mmx45. I found a great load for 75 gr. and 85 gr. bullets (one hole 5 shot groups at 100 yards), but I'm having a hard time finding a...
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    I just got 50 300 blackouts loaded with those new...

    I just got 50 300 blackouts loaded with those new 220gr Hornady ELDs. 10.9grs of AA1680 with a COL of 2.260". They fit the mag and the chamber with no problems. If they shoot good (no reason they...
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    My Dad had me pulling the press handle when I was...

    My Dad had me pulling the press handle when I was so young that I barely had the strength to get the shells out of the sizing die. He got a big kick out of it and so did I. Dad's gone now. He died in...
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    I posted this on the thread below, "How Many...

    I posted this on the thread below, "How Many Grains of Trail Boss....". So I thought I would repost it here for you.

    I've tried 5 different powders for subs. 220gr Nosler BTHPM and 10.9grs. of...
  14. I've tried 5 different powders for subs. 220gr...

    I've tried 5 different powders for subs. 220gr Nosler BTHPM and 10.9grs. of 1680 turned out to be the best load by far. Consistent SDs and primers, consistent velocity, and great accuracy.

    The...
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    Thanks for the tips SJ.

    Thanks for the tips SJ.
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    Transformed 100 LC 5.56 to 300 blackout and...

    Transformed 100 LC 5.56 to 300 blackout and loaded with Nosler 220gr. HPBTM bullets and 10.9 grs. of 1680, to sub sonic velocities.
    A bench belt sander works to shorten the 5.56 cases but it sure...
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    gandog, They were Tula primers.

    gandog,
    They were Tula primers.
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    Gandog56, When I did my load workup for my 300...

    Gandog56,
    When I did my load workup for my 300 AAC I tried 5 or 6 different powders. Long story short, I now use AA1680 for all bullet weights. I tried 110, 125, 150, 180, 200 and 220 grain bullets....
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    I traded some 7.62 LC match cases to Happyguy for...

    I traded some 7.62 LC match cases to Happyguy for some 45 Auto Rim cases and he threw in some hollow base bullets to get my new to me 1924 Enfield (Webley) 455 revolver shooting. (By the way,...
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    All you really need to convert a 5.56 AR to 300...

    All you really need to convert a 5.56 AR to 300 Blackout is a new barrel in 300 and a barrel wrench.
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    trade done. Thread closed

    trade done.
    Thread closed
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    Happyguy, That's great! I'm waiting for your PM....

    Happyguy,
    That's great! I'm waiting for your PM.
    Dave
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    Looking for 45 auto rimmed brass

    I'm looking for 50 or so 45 auto rimmed brass.

    Brass I have to trade:
    308 Lake City & LC match & civilian
    38 special
    357 mag
    22-250
    7mm mauser
    270
    30-30
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    Midsouth has some new brass in stock but you need...

    Midsouth has some new brass in stock but you need to be sitting down when you see the price!
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    LEP, I've got some more data on the 7.5 French...

    LEP,
    I've got some more data on the 7.5 French for you. I full length sized the once fired cases (from '06) and reduced the powder charge from 40 grs. to 39 grs. of 3031. The Crony gave a 2540...
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Abbreviations used in Reloading

BP Bronze Point IMR Improved Military Rifle PTD Pointed
BR Bench Rest M Magnum RN Round Nose
BT Boat Tail PL Power-Lokt SP Soft Point
C Compressed Charge PR Primer SPCL Soft Point "Core-Lokt"
HP Hollow Point PSPCL Pointed Soft Point "Core Lokt" C.O.L. Cartridge Overall Length
PSP Pointed Soft Point Spz Spitzer Point SBT Spitzer Boat Tail
LRN Lead Round Nose LWC Lead Wad Cutter LSWC Lead Semi Wad Cutter
GC Gas Check